Wicked City(1987) May 2026

: It is notorious for explicit graphic violence, sexual content (including body horror), and dark psychological themes, making it strictly for adult audiences.

: Known for its "nauseating neon" and "oversaturated blues," the film uses heavy black shadowing and detailed hand-drawn art to create a suffocating, atmospheric horror. Wicked City(1987)

: Taki Renzaburo, a human "Black Guard" agent, and Makie, a beautiful demon agent, are assigned to protect a lecherous but vital diplomat, Giuseppe Mayart, who must sign the new treaty. : It is notorious for explicit graphic violence,

: Radical demon factions seek to block the renewal of the treaty to launch an all-out invasion of Earth. : Radical demon factions seek to block the

: The success of the anime led to a 1992 Hong Kong live-action adaptation produced by Tsui Hark . Production Credits Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri Original Author Hideyuki Kikuchi Studio Release Year

: Originally intended as a 35-minute short, investors were so impressed by the first 15 minutes of animation that they extended the runtime to a full 80-minute feature.